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This is the audio summary of "Data as Detective... Showing You Things You Otherwise Wouldn’t See" by Gordon Wilson, Business Director at Achievement Awards Group. Please enjoy.

This article explores how data can act as a detective, uncovering hidden insights that businesses might otherwise miss. 

While intuition and anecdotal evidence play a role in decision-making, data provides objective, unbiased truth—offering clues that can solve critical business challenges.

One key mystery in business is understanding what makes the best-performing channel partners successful. While sales figures provide an initial answer, data can dig deeper, revealing insights into factors such as sales frequency, marketing effectiveness, product knowledge, and brand loyalty. By analyzing these elements, businesses can identify replicable behaviors and strategies to elevate other partners’ performance. Similarly, data can highlight common characteristics among underperforming partners—whether they belong to a specific demographic, operate in a certain region, or engage less with communication channels—allowing businesses to implement targeted improvements.

Beyond identifying performance trends, data can also predict potential partner disengagement. If a once high-performing partner suddenly reduces sales, redeems fewer rewards in an incentive program, or becomes inconsistent in engagement, these could be warning signs of churn. While a single month’s dip may not indicate a problem, patterns over six months could suggest a shift toward a competitor. By catching these signals early, businesses can intervene, strengthening relationships before they deteriorate.

The real power of data lies in its ability to provide real-time insights. Historically, businesses had to wait until the end of a month, quarter, or promotional campaign to analyze trends—often too late to take corrective action. Now, data allows companies to detect issues mid-cycle, enabling proactive responses. For example, if sales are below target ten days into a month, businesses can adjust their strategy in time to recover.

Finally, data helps businesses prioritize action. With a wealth of information at their fingertips, companies can determine which channel partners need immediate attention and which interventions will have the most impact. In this way, data serves as a modern-day detective’s magnifying glass—revealing hidden truths that drive better business decisions. By leveraging data effectively, businesses can uncover clues, solve mysteries, and stay ahead of challenges before they escalate.

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Data as detective: showing you things you otherwise wouldn’t see

February 13, 2025 • AAGroup Summaries

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